Tag Archives: Russia

Let’s Paws: Heartening update to Sochi dog tragedy

Posted on February 13, 2014 by planetlippstone

This just caught my eye and warmed my heart on a day that feels more like Antarctica than Pennsylvania. I’ll end this saga by simply saying: Bravo, doggie saviors in Russia — and everywhere. BTW — Here’s the view from … Continue reading →

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Why this traveler will never set foot in Sochi, Part 2

Posted on February 9, 2014 by planetlippstone

The other day I wrote about why visiting Sochi, Russia — home of the Winter Olympics — would not be happening in my lifetime. I was P.O.’d that the city apparently has had an awful stray dog problem for years. … Continue reading →

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I take it back: Don’t go to Sochi. Ever.

Posted on February 4, 2014 by planetlippstone

The other day, I was trying to uncover the real place behind the upcoming Winter Olympics — Sochi, Russia. In case you were ever interested in visiting. I take it back. I don’t care if it’s the so-called Russian Riviera. … Continue reading →

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Sochi, Russia: The real place behind the Olympics glitz

Posted on January 20, 2014 by planetlippstone

Sochi. It’s suddenly become a household word. Who outside of Russia had ever heard of this place before all the Winter Olympics hype — both good and bad (very real security concerns and assorted other controversies)? I confess: Not me. Sochi is on … Continue reading →

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